January 13, 2009
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Excelsior!
Coming up, weekend #2. This is my only complaint with Kelsey Theater; the run of plays is too short. Now I know that the rational is that it’s a big theater and they just don’t have a large enough audience for an extended run but, especially with dramas, just by the time a buzz gets going, the show closes. Oh well, it’s always something.
I was asked to play Markinson in Ritz Theater’s production of A Few Good Men, rehearsals to start in 2 weeks. I turned it down. I would very much like to act at the Ritz and I’ve auditioned a couple of times, but the timing is just not good. Now perhaps if the role on offer was Jessup I might make an exception and take on “she who” but otherwise I need a little break. The director got my name via Theater Alliance, probably the 7th or 8th time that’s happened. It is worth the small yearly fee folks, besides, they do good work; join now! Alas, my head shot on their site is of the fat bearded John as opposed to the svelte goateed John of current mintage. I really have to get new pictures. I’m going to contact Kresimir as soon as I finish here.
So once again; SEE THIS SHOW. It’s remarkable. You’ll laugh, you’ll cry, you’ll plotz for cryin’ out loud!
Comments (3)
You definitely should do a show at the Ritz. It’s a great theatre to perform in and Bruce is a great guy.
John,
Congratulations on a great run in a fabulous show! I envy you, brother. This Albee piece is a masterful work of theater and not for the faint of heart – on either side of the footlights. Bravo! Hope I get a shot at it someday.
Geo
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You would be great in the show. It’s actually a natural for you and Carol; except that she looks too young for you. Thanks for the good words, hope all is well with you and Carol and I do hope to see you folks sometime soon.
John